Many visitors to Lewiston come to explore the Snake River with its waters rushing through Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in the United States. A great way to experience the dramatic serpentine turns of the river is on a Snake Dancer Excursions jet boat.

The Maasai Mara and Amboseli National Park are two wildlife reserves which have been established to help protect and conserve the diverse wildlife of these areas. Not only are these two locations rich in wildlife but they also play host to some unique cultures and incredible landscapes.

The worlds of art and technology at first glance may seem far apart, or too different from each other to be compatible, but in my case, the two go hand in hand. Since I’m a legally blind photographer, it would be impossible for me to practice my art without today’s technology.

Traveling to Europe has always been my life-long dream, especially because I wanted to take a sabbatical year and discover the old continent with everything it had to offer. From majestic scenery to urban wonders on an off the beaten path, Europe is a marvel for any travel and photography buff.

Light is the be all and end all in photography. There are many different types of external lights you can choose from. You have continuous lights, you have speedlights and you also have strobes. The choice depends on your studio, the kind of photography you do and your budget of course.

A professional photographer needs to learn a variety of techniques to become a product photographer. You’ll have to put in the hours and move your way into the profession. As a photographer you will be taking pictures of models, industrial equipment, buildings and more. The idea is to capture the products, as they will be seen in a product placement category.

A long weekend getaway gave me the opportunity to test Club Med’s former slogan and my particular favorite, “The Antidote to Civilization.” Their new one is fine, “Where Happiness Means the World,” but I’m already happy enough, I just needed to tune out for a bit.